EXHIBIT 23.1


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
333-41115, 333-41125, 333-41131, and 333-41135 of FARO Technologies, Inc. on
Forms S-8 of our report dated March 17, 2000, appearing in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K of FARO Technologies, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1999.



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Tampa, Florida
March 29, 2000